for det i

English translation: quickly thought

15:09 Nov 26, 2015
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Science - Linguistics / verbs
Norwegian term or phrase: for det i
I suppose it is the preteritum form of a verb or a an expression:

"Johann, for det i henne, og hun smilte."

What does it mean?
Katarzyna Lewandowska, PhD
Poland
Local time: 15:44
English translation:quickly thought
Explanation:
"For det i henne" is a sudden thought rushing through her body and mind.

"Johann, she quickly thought, and smiled"
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Erling Andresen
Local time: 15:44
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4quickly thought
Erling Andresen
3rushed through
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rushed through


Explanation:
I understand "for" as being the past tense of "fare".

Norskpro
Norway
Local time: 15:44
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
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quickly thought


Explanation:
"For det i henne" is a sudden thought rushing through her body and mind.

"Johann, she quickly thought, and smiled"

Erling Andresen
Local time: 15:44
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
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